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Other Reasons The Grateful Dead Did Not Play Live Aid

  • Phil thought it was jive.
  • Numerous warrants out for various band members and crew in Pennsylvania.
  • At the meeting, Bobby said that “Live AIDS sounds like the worst kind of AIDS” and even though that makes no sense, everyone agreed just a little bit.
  • In 1985, Garcia looked like Santa Claus and we know how they treat Santa Claus in Philadelphia.
  • Madonna had taken out a restraining order on Billy due to an incident involving the 2016 version of Billy, a time machine, a thumb, and her butt.
  • Feared being blown off stage by the raw animal power of a reunited Led Zeppelin feat. Phil Collins.
  • Brent owed money to three of the Four Tops.
  • Also at the meeting, Bobby asked “Why are we playing if Kenny Rogers isn’t?” and no one could answer him.
  • The band wanted to play London instead of Philly, and Bob Geldof sent back a message saying that he wasn’t about to pay for two dozen hippies’ British vacation; everyone was rather impressed at how quickly Bob Geldof saw through their bullshit.
  • It’s not bad enough they have to deal with Bill Graham on the west coast; now they have to go to Philly to be yelled at in Yiddish?
  • Had to get ready for the big Boreal Ridge show.
  • Didn’t wanna.

1 Comment

  1. Maria

    I keep coming back as a fellow Deadhead, who still plays at least 1 Live Aid various video, always Queen, but lately Ultravox. This post makes me smile & giggle so hard! Thank you!

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